Dog TearsHow are they formed?
Tear streaks are formed when dogs secrete tears. The main component of tears is water, as well as some inorganic salts, proteins and other substances.
The material left behind when the water evaporates forms the dark brown tear streak.
What are the causes of severe tear marks in dogs?
Not well-cleaned
Dogs have sensitive eyes and can easily stick to dust, hair, etc.
Sometimes it is also irritated by smoke. When this foreign substance enters the eyes, it will secrete a lot of tears to remove the foreign body. If it is not cleaned up in time, it will cause eye inflammation.
The owner should check the dog’s eyes every day and wipe foreign objects for them in time (remember to wash your hands first).
You can lighten the tear stains by wiping with light salt water, and trim the hair around the eyes for the dog in time.
Inverted eyelashes
Some dogs have folded eyelids, causing eyelashes The growth direction is abnormal, and it is rubbed all the way to the cornea.
If it is irritated for a long time, the cornea will be painful and uncomfortable, causing ulcers to cause keratitis and conjunctivitis.
The owner can help the dog to pull out the eyelashes inserted into the eyes, and apply anti-inflammatory eye ointment for pets at the same time.
Not cleaning the ear canal in time
The hair in the dog’s ear Too long or too much earwax will lead to the growth of ear mites and bacteria, which will cause itching and discomfort.
When the dog uses the hind foot to wrap around the ear, this action will stimulate the secretion of the lacrimal gland and cause abnormal overflow of tears.
The owner can take the dog to the pet store for regular inspection and cleaning of the ear canal.
Too oily and salty food
Do not feed your dog food Too oily or too salty can cause tear streaks and hair loss.
Do not let dogs eat human food all the time. It is worth noting that dog food is very important and should be replaced with natural low-salt ingredients.
The owner must stop feeding salty dog food or food and let the dog drink more water.
Individual special varieties
There are some Dogs belong to primary tearing excess, which is a hereditary disease.
For example, dogs with large and protruding eyes such as Beijing Ba, Chihuahua, and Pug may have too large eyeballs
to compress the nasolacrimal duct, resulting in hypoplasia of the lacrimal gland and closure of the nasolacrimal duct.
In severe cases, the owner can take the dog for a minor operation to unblock the nasolacrimal duct, which should improve the disease.
Pathological causes
The dog already has dacryodenitis or nasal The tear ducts are blocked, causing abnormal secretion of tears.
The owner needs to go to the pet hospital in time to ask the doctor to make a professional judgment, prescribe the right medicine, and choose the correct treatment method.
Summary
In general, in everyday life, The owner should pay attention to meticulous care + light diet.
A dog eye massage three times a week can also be effective in reducing tear streak symptoms.
